KAHARAGIA CONNECT

TERMS OF SERVICE

1. INTRODUCTION AND ACCEPTANCE

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern access to and use of Kaharagia Connect, the official digital identity and single sign-on ("SSO") system of the Principality of Kaharagia.

By creating, claiming, accessing, or using a Kaharagia Connect account, you ("User") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

These Terms apply to all Users worldwide, whether or not they hold Kaharagian nationality or any other legal status.

2. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of these Terms:

• "Kaharagia Connect" or "Service" means the sovereign digital identity, authentication, and single sign-on system operated by the Principality of Kaharagia.
• "User" means any individual who creates, claims, or uses an account through Kaharagia Connect.
• "Connected Service" means any digital portal, system, or application operated by or on behalf of the Principality of Kaharagia that relies on Kaharagia Connect for authentication.
• "Credentials" means usernames, passwords, recovery codes, authentication tokens, or other security factors associated with a User account.
• "Operator" means the Principality of Kaharagia, acting through its authorised offices, administrators, or technical operators.

3. PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE SERVICE

3.1 Kaharagia Connect exists solely to provide a secure, centralised digital identity and authentication mechanism for accessing Kaharagian-operated digital services.

3.2 The Service:

• Confirms digital identity for authentication purposes only;
• Enables single sign-on across Connected Services; and
• Supports account security and access control.

3.3 Kaharagia Connect does not itself provide substantive services, benefits, approvals, determinations, or decisions. Each Connected Service operates under its own terms, policies, and authorities.

4. CLOSED AND SOVEREIGN SYSTEM

4.1 Kaharagia Connect is a closed, sovereign identity system.

4.2 The Service:

• Is not connected to, federated with, or dependent upon any external identity or SSO provider;
• Does not accept identity assertions from third parties; and
• Is used exclusively for services operated by or on behalf of the Principality of Kaharagia.

4.3 No external service or organisation may rely on Kaharagia Connect without explicit authorisation from the Operator.

5. NO FEES AND NON-COMMERCIAL OPERATION

5.1 Use of Kaharagia Connect is free of charge. No fees are required to create, maintain, or use an account.

5.2 The Service is non-commercial. The Operator does not sell access, credentials, authentication services, or accounts.

5.3 The Operator does not sell, rent, trade, license, or otherwise monetise personal data or authentication activity.

6. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT ISSUANCE

6.1 Use of the Service is open internationally to Kaharagians and non-Kaharagians alike.

6.2 Accounts may be:

• Self-created by Users; or
• Pre-issued by the Operator and required to be claimed using assigned credentials.

6.3 Accounts are issued to individuals only and are personal and non-transferable.

6.4 Users must provide accurate, current, and truthful information when creating or maintaining an account.

6.5 Where Users lack full legal capacity, responsibility for account use rests with the User"s lawful guardian or representative. Certain Connected Services may impose additional eligibility or age-related requirements.

7. ACCOUNT OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL

7.1 A Kaharagia Connect account represents a digital identity record, not a property right.

7.2 All accounts remain under the ultimate administrative control of the Operator.

7.3 Users may not:

• Share, sell, transfer, assign, or lease their account;
• Permit third-party use of their Credentials; or
• Use the Service for deceptive, fraudulent, or impersonation purposes.

8. SECURITY OBLIGATIONS

8.1 Users are responsible for safeguarding their Credentials and for all activity conducted through their account.

8.2 Users must promptly notify the Operator of any suspected unauthorised access or security incident.

8.3 The Operator may implement and enforce security measures including:

• Password complexity and rotation requirements;
• Multi-factor authentication;
• Session limits and monitoring;
• Forced resets, re-verification, account lockdowns, or credential revocation.

8.4 The Operator is not responsible for compromise resulting from User negligence, misuse, or failure to follow security instructions.

9. ACCEPTABLE USE

Users must not:

• Circumvent or attempt to bypass security controls;
• Interfere with system integrity or availability;
• Use the Service for unlawful, abusive, deceptive, or harmful purposes;
• Misrepresent identity or legal status, including claims of nationality or authority.

Violation of this section constitutes grounds for immediate suspension or termination.

10. DATA COLLECTION AND GOVERNANCE

10.1 The Service collects only the minimum data necessary to:

• Establish and maintain identity records;
• Authenticate Users;
• Secure accounts; and
• Enable access to Connected Services.

10.2 No personal data is sold, rented, traded, licensed, or shared for commercial, marketing, advertising, or profiling purposes.

10.3 Data is shared only:

• With Connected Services, strictly as required for authentication and authorisation; or
• Where required by lawful authority.

10.4 Detailed data handling practices are set out in the Kaharagia Connect Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms.

11. COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT

11.1 By creating a Kaharagia Connect account, Users consent to receive:

• Essential service and security notifications;
• Account-related communications; and
• The official Kaharagian Newsletter, which may include governmental, cultural, and programme-related updates.

11.2 Users may opt out of non-essential communications where legally permitted, but may not opt out of critical service, legal, or security notices.

12. NATIONALITY AND LEGAL STATUS DISCLAIMER

12.1 Authentication through Kaharagia Connect does not constitute proof of nationality, citizenship, residence, or any other legal status.

12.2 Possession of an account does not imply approval, recognition, entitlement, or legal standing by the Principality of Kaharagia.

13. SUSPENSION, TERMINATION, AND INACTIVITY

13.1 The Operator may suspend or terminate an account where:

• These Terms are breached;
• Security risks or misuse are identified;
• Fraud or impersonation is suspected;
• An account remains inactive for an extended period; or
• Continued access threatens system integrity or public trust.

13.2 Suspension or termination may occur with or without prior notice, depending on the circumstances.

13.3 Termination may result in loss of access to all Connected Services.

13.4 Users may request administrative review of a suspension or termination decision. Review does not guarantee reinstatement and is subject to applicable procedures and security considerations.

14. SERVICE AVAILABILITY

14.1 The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

14.2 The Operator does not guarantee uninterrupted, timely, or error-free operation.

14.3 Maintenance, upgrades, security responses, or emergency actions may be performed without notice.

15. DISCLAIMERS

15.1 Kaharagia Connect provides authentication only and makes no representations regarding outcomes, decisions, rights, or benefits associated with Connected Services.

15.2 Nothing in these Terms creates a fiduciary relationship, agency, employment, partnership, or contractual entitlement beyond access to authentication services.

16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Operator shall not be liable for any loss, damage, delay, or harm arising from:

• Use or inability to use the Service;
• Actions or decisions of Connected Services;
• Security incidents beyond reasonable technical control; or
• Reliance on authentication results.

17. INDEMNIFICATION

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Operator from any claims, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Breach of these Terms;
• Misuse of the Service; or
• Unauthorised access resulting from their actions or omissions.

18. MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND TERMS

18.1 The Operator may modify the Service, authentication methods, or these Terms at any time.

18.2 Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

19. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms are governed by the internal law of the Principality of Kaharagia, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.

Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent authorities of the Principality of Kaharagia.

20. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

21. CONTACT

Questions or requests relating to these Terms of Service may be directed to:

support@kaharagia.org